marine ecosystems

Microplastics, the tiny plastic particles that have infiltrated every corner of the globe, are now becoming a significant issue on Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean beaches. While they may be…

Costa Rica, already celebrated for its environmental leadership, is now stepping up its fight against illegal fishing with an innovative new tool: virtual reality training for officials. In a move…

FinDev Canada, Canada’s bilateral Development Finance Institution, is investing up to $20 million in Costa Rica’s first blue bond.

It’s a story where dedicated researchers work tirelessly to protect and rejuvenate coral reefs, those delicate underwater oases crucial for marine biodiversity.

A group of marine conservation experts will plant corals as part of a pioneering project, Proyecto Corales.

Researchers captured mesmerizing footage of a black-eyed squid (Gonatus onyx), gracefully gliding through the inky depths.

Costa Rica’s Administrative and Civil Court has taken a bold step to safeguard marine life by ordering an immediate suspension of new trawling studies in the nation’s waters.

Recently, several initiatives labeled as “research projects” have emerged, aiming to study the effects and potential modifications of shrimp trawling techniques.